High Prevalence of Prediabetes and Associated Risk Factors in Urban Areas of Pontianak, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Indah Budiastutik, Martha I. Kartasurya, Hertanto W. Subagio, Bagoes Widjanarko

“…Blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) were measured. Interview using a structured questionnaire were performed to obtain data on predictor variables (age, sex, education, income, health insurance, tobacco use, history of hypertension, gout, high cholesterol level, frequency of exercise per week, and diabetic education). …”
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Elevational ranges of pioneer marsh species are site specific and likely shaped by different abiotic and biotic factors by Charlotte S. Steinigeweg, Ole J. Siebeneicher, Boris Schröder, Michael Kleyer, Kertu Lõhmus, Swantje Löbel

“…Abstract Salt marshes are dynamic systems whose landscape structure and resilience to disturbance depend on bio‐geomorphological interactions. …”
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Impacts of medical and non-medical cannabis on the health of older adults: Findings from a scoping review of the literature. by Dianna Wolfe, Kim Corace, Claire Butler, Danielle Rice, Becky Skidmore, Yashila Patel, Premika Thayaparan, Alan Michaud, Candyce Hamel, Andra Smith, Gary Garber, Amy Porath, David Conn, Melanie Willows, Hanan Abramovici, Kednapa Thavorn, Salmaan Kanji, Brian Hutton

“…Descriptive summaries, structured tables, effect direction plots and bubble plots were used to synthesize study findings.…”
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FPGA-Based Distributed Union-Find Decoder for Surface Codes by Namitha Liyanage, Yue Wu, Siona Tagare, Lin Zhong

“…The implementation employs a scalable architecture called Helios that organizes parallel computing resources into a hybrid tree-grid structure. Using a Xilinx VCU129 FPGA, we successfully implement <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$d$</tex-math></inline-formula> up to 21 with an average decoding time of 11.5 ns per measurement round under 0.1&#x0025; phenomenological noise and 23.7 ns for <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$d=17$</tex-math></inline-formula> under equivalent circuit-level noise. …”
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Solanum tuberosum Leaf Extract Templated Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Sensor and Antibacterial Applications by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Dhanalakshmi Muniswamy, Yeshaneh Adimasu Lemenh, Minale Shegaw Shume, Gezahegn Tadesse Ayanie, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, C. R. Ravikumar, R. Balachandran, Arpita Roy

“…This is possibly due to the high catalytic behavior and the more homogenized surface structure. Co3O4 (1 : 2) nanodrug showed the enhanced antibacterial activity (16 mm) towards S. aureus which is attributed to the formation of enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS).…”
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Variations in the physicochemical properties of soil, enzyme activities, and the characteristics of bacterial communities within algal biocrusts and subsoils across different plant... by Haonian Li, Zhongju Meng, Xiaomen Ren, Yanlong Han

“…Our results highlight that the ABSCs in different plant communities have an impact on the variation in soil bacterial community structure factors. These insights are pivotal for understanding the impacts of plant community-driven ABSCs on soil bacterial communities, particularly in the context of global climate change and persistent drought conditions.…”
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Policy instrument terms in patriotic health campaign documents issued by Chinese national government agencies from 1952 to 2023: a quantitative textual analysis by Yuanyuan LA, He ZHU, Qiqi WANG, Hongyan YAO, Xiaoyun LIANG

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the historical development and policy structure of China′s Patriotic Health Campaign policy, in order to provide theoretical, methodological and empirical references for the optimization of relevant policies. …”
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Work-related temporary hearing loss and associated factors among textile industry workers in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Giziew Abere, Eshetu Abera Worede, Atalay Tadele Yirdaw, Azanaw Asega Belay, Beletu Kinfe

“…Participants were selected via a simple random sampling technique.Setting Textile industry workers in Bahir Dar and Kombolcha.Participants A total of 413 study participants were included in the data analysis.Procedures and analysis The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Area noise exposure levels in different work sections were measured using a sound level meter. …”
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Challenges and motivating factors for integrating geostatistical models in targeted schistosomiasis control: A qualitative case study in Northwestern Tanzania. by Jake D Mathewson, Linda van der Spek, Dunstan J Matungwa, Anna Samson, Harry L S Coleman, Ente J J Rood

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Seven semi-structured, key informant interviews were conducted in 2022 examining perceived programmatic challenges and motivations of integrating the geostatistical model into current programming through various thematic areas: information systems, financing, services and operational capacity, policy and planning, and coordination. …”
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The Growth and Yield of Shallots and Melons Based on the Interseasonal Windbreaks Cropping System in Anticipation of Climate Change by Saparso, Sudarmaji Arief, Bachtiar Musthafa Muhammad, Tamad

“…In addition, it is necessary to add soil amendments such as manure and clay to improve soil structure. The purpose of this study was to distinguish the effect of season types, windbreak types, and types of plants used on the growth and yield of melon and shallot plants on coastal land, and to determine the interaction between season types, windbreak types, and plant types on growth and yields of melon and shallot. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Gastrointestinal Carriage of Pathogenic Gram Negative Enteric Bacteria among Apparently Healthy Food Handlers of Public Hospitals, Addis Abab... by Tegegn Belhu, Kinfe Fissehatsion, Abraham Tesfaye, Dr Yohannes Woldekidan, Kassu Desta

“…Besides, sociodemographic data were collected using a structured questionnaire, freshly passed stool specimens for direct wet mount smear examination, and formalin ether concentration techniques performed for the detection of parasites. …”
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Home Healthcare Medication Safety risks among older adults with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Zahra Amrollah Majdabadi Kohne, Mansoureh Ashghali Farahani, Forough Rafii, Sahar Keyvanloo Shahrestanaki

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 7 nurses, 2 supervisors, 2 nursing assistants (experts in non-nursing careers), 1 home care inspector (expert of the Deputy of Treatment), and 3 family caregivers in home settings, along with four participatory observations and visual methods (narrative photography) focusing on medication safety challenges. …”
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Aligning urban forest management actions with urban sustainability goals: A multi‐city expert elicitation by Corinne G. Bassett, Susan D. Day, Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Lara A. Roman, Victoria Hemming

“…We ask: How can urban foresters align their street tree management actions with specific urban sustainability goals? We conducted a structured expert elicitation of urban forest professionals in three cities: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, United States; and Washington, DC, United States. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis in Hospitals at Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study, 2019 by Atkuregn Alemayehu, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Aseb Arba, Hanna Abebe, Abraham Goa, Kebreab Paulos, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…The study used a pretested structured questionnaire for a face-to-face interview to collect data from index mothers. …”
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Psychometric properties of self-reported financial toxicity measures in cancer survivors: a systematic review by Yan Hu, Zheng Zhu, Weijie Xing, Lucylynn Lizarondo, Jian Peng, Huan Wen, Yanling Sun, Winnie K W So

“…We used the COSMIN criteria to summarise and evaluate the psychometric properties of each study regarding structural validity, internal consistency, reliability, measurement error, hypothesis testing for construct validity, cross-cultural validity/measurement invariance, criterion validity and responsiveness.Results A total of 23 articles (21 PROMs) were eligible for inclusion in this study. …”
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Interaction of the Wolbachia surface protein with a novel pro-viral protein from Aedes aegypti by Mazhar Hussain, Zhi Qi, Sassan Asgari

“…For this, we embarked on identifying the interacting proteins with a major Wolbachia protein, WSP, which is both structural and also secreted into the host cells. An Ae. aegypti STK was identified, which is induced in DENV and Wolbachia-infected cells. …”
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Analysis of the MYB gene family in tartary buckwheat and functional investigation of FtPinG0005108900.01 in response to drought by Jinbo Li, Xin Yang, Bianling Tian, Tian Tian, Yu Meng, Fei Liu

“…In this study, we identified 233 MYB transcription factors in tartary buckwheat and classified them into 13 groups, including 1R, R2R3, 3R, 4R types. Gene structure and conserved motifs of these 233 FtMYBs suggested the relative conservation of these FtMYBs within each group. …”
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Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Child Vaccination Centers at Sheko District in Southwest Ethiopia by Tewodros Yosef, Tadesse Nigussie, Adane Asefa

“…Data were collected by using structured questionnaires through face-to-face interviews. …”
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Interrogating green social prescribing in South Wales; A multi-stakeholder qualitative exploration. by Menna Brown, Katharine Sarah Aylett

“…Three multi-discipline research workshops and ten semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were conducted either in person or via zoom. …”
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ANALYSIS OF GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INFLUENZA VIRUS A/CHICKEN/CHELYABINSK/30/2019 H9N2 ISOLATED IN CHELYABINSK OBLAST by N. G. Zinyakov, Щю S. Osipova, P. B. Akshalova, V. Yu. Sosipatorova, A. V. Andriyasov, D. B. Andreychuk, I. A. Chvala

“…Amino acid substitutions were detected at the site within the receptor-binding domain as compared to the A/H9N2 infl uenza virus isolates obtained in Russia in 2018. The primary structure of the A/chicken/Chelyabinsk/30/2019 H9N2 isolate demonstrates a very high level of genetic similarity to the infl uenza virus isolate A/chicken/ Israel/215/2007 H9N2 used as a vaccine strain.…”
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